By David DiBenedetto

Once again I’ve been amazed at the quality of the information shared by the readers of this blog. The training tip contest generated some fabulous advice for all manner of dog trainers.

Among loads of good info, Skipeterson, cwsartain, and Bravetide suggested persistence and patience were extremely crucial as you travel down gun dog road. I can personally attest to that.

Kelmitch suggested not being afraid to ask questions of the many helpful dog training pros, and GunCrazy74 pointed out that joining a local retriever club was the most helpful thing he’s done.

While Blitz simply stated, “Get an e-collar and learn how to use it.”

The runner up prize was awarded to sanjuancb, who offered this helpful tip: When keeping track of hounds in the woods at night simply attach a glow stick to their collar. It’s also not a bad idea for any dog owner who is airing out their pooch in unfamiliar, unlit areas, such as on a hunting trip at night.

But the winner is Del from KS. He trained his German Shorthaired Pointer, Jill, to sit whenever she approaches a road. To do so, he started working her on a dead end street without any traffic. He had her sit on the leash whenever they approached the road and made her stay until he said come. Now when off leash and approaching a street before Del she’ll sit and wait. The benefits are obvious. As Del says, “If your dog gets hit by a car then all else is moot.”

No matter if you have a couch warmer canine or a turbo charged hunting dog, that’s advice that can go a very long way.

Congrats to the winners. Send your mailing address to MBFCONTEST@gmail.com, and I’ll load up the goods and ship them your way.

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from mattreney wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

congrats del and the other winners still amazed you taght him that

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from MLH wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Great tip - did the same with my Newfy but had him stand and wait for me ... impatiently, but he looked back and waited for my okay before crossing. Impresses onlookers tremendously.

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from idahooutdoors wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Congrats Del!!!

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from 7Derrick wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Huh... great tip with a relatively easy way of training to do so. Thanks!

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Great job Del

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from 2Poppa wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Congratulations Del!

You may have saved a few dogs with your post!

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from kelmitch wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats to both of you from Chris and Kelly in NY.Great blog!

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from Del in KS wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Thanks guys, BTW Jill had 8 pups last night 5 females and 3 males. Mom and babies are doing well this morning. The sire is Snowbarger's Buddy. I will post a couple photos in a few minutes.

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from Blitz wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Fun contest! Congrats to the winners.

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from hjohn429 wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats to you Del and great tip!

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from woodchewer wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congratulations to all the trainers, you're an inspiration to the rest of us.
I recently repaired and painted a kennel that hadn't been used in 30 years. Found out it was built in the late 60s and used by Bob Rasmussen of Orange, TX for his pointers, setters and Brittany spaniels. He was a field trials judge, and his dogs were known nationwide. He died around 1980. Anyone heard of him? Just curious.

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from muskiemaster wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats Del, on a sadder note to you dave I will be giving up field and stream for a while with so much to do now that school and hunting season is upon us I just don't have time I will still check from time to time but best of wishes to you and pritch I hope me and my puppy will do just as good.

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from jersey pig wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

good tip del, kinda so obvious it's genius sorta thing. lovr the contest idea, that kinda stuff always makes things more interesting, like betting dinner at the bar later on who breaks the most skeet.

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from SD_Whitetail_Hntr wrote 2 years 35 weeks ago

Congrats Del, Great tip. My pup still needs to catch on to that and my attempts at teaching him that were not good.. I'll try with some of your lesson plan.. Thanks!

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from Dave DiBenedetto wrote 2 years 35 weeks ago

muskiemaster-- Good luck with school and the hunting season. Keep us posted on your progress with the pup. Check in time to time when you can...we'll be here. Best, D.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 2 years 22 weeks ago

Congrats to Del... some good advice and helpful training hint.

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from mattreney wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

congrats del and the other winners still amazed you taght him that

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from MLH wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Great tip - did the same with my Newfy but had him stand and wait for me ... impatiently, but he looked back and waited for my okay before crossing. Impresses onlookers tremendously.

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from idahooutdoors wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Congrats Del!!!

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from 7Derrick wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Huh... great tip with a relatively easy way of training to do so. Thanks!

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Great job Del

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from 2Poppa wrote 2 years 37 weeks ago

Congratulations Del!

You may have saved a few dogs with your post!

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from kelmitch wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats to both of you from Chris and Kelly in NY.Great blog!

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from Del in KS wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Thanks guys, BTW Jill had 8 pups last night 5 females and 3 males. Mom and babies are doing well this morning. The sire is Snowbarger's Buddy. I will post a couple photos in a few minutes.

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from Blitz wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Fun contest! Congrats to the winners.

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from hjohn429 wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats to you Del and great tip!

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from woodchewer wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congratulations to all the trainers, you're an inspiration to the rest of us.
I recently repaired and painted a kennel that hadn't been used in 30 years. Found out it was built in the late 60s and used by Bob Rasmussen of Orange, TX for his pointers, setters and Brittany spaniels. He was a field trials judge, and his dogs were known nationwide. He died around 1980. Anyone heard of him? Just curious.

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from muskiemaster wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

Congrats Del, on a sadder note to you dave I will be giving up field and stream for a while with so much to do now that school and hunting season is upon us I just don't have time I will still check from time to time but best of wishes to you and pritch I hope me and my puppy will do just as good.

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from jersey pig wrote 2 years 36 weeks ago

good tip del, kinda so obvious it's genius sorta thing. lovr the contest idea, that kinda stuff always makes things more interesting, like betting dinner at the bar later on who breaks the most skeet.

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from SD_Whitetail_Hntr wrote 2 years 35 weeks ago

Congrats Del, Great tip. My pup still needs to catch on to that and my attempts at teaching him that were not good.. I'll try with some of your lesson plan.. Thanks!

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from Dave DiBenedetto wrote 2 years 35 weeks ago

muskiemaster-- Good luck with school and the hunting season. Keep us posted on your progress with the pup. Check in time to time when you can...we'll be here. Best, D.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 2 years 22 weeks ago

Congrats to Del... some good advice and helpful training hint.

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